Acanthus Seeds - Heirloom Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Acanthus is an ornamental perennial plant grown for its large, deeply lobed foliage and tall flower spikes. It is suitable for flower beds, borders, woodland gardens, containers, and landscape planting. The plant grows well in full sun to partial shade and prefers fertile, well-drained soil with regular moisture. Acanthus develops a clumping growth habit and provides attractive foliage and seasonal flowers.

Features

• Produces large deeply lobed foliage
• Tall ornamental flower spikes
• Herbaceous perennial plant
• Suitable for flower beds and borders
• Ideal for woodland and shade gardens
• Suitable for containers
• Grows well in full sun to partial shade
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Acanthus spp.
• Common Name (US): Acanthus
• Seed Type / Variety: Flower Seeds
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial
• USDA Zones: 5 to 10
• Planting Season: Spring to fall
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: Fall to spring
• Sowing Months: October to April
• Germination Time and Conditions: 21 to 60 days with moist soil and cool conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Regular moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 60 to 150 cm height
• Plant Spacing: 60 to 90 cm